Can I eat loquat paste when I am pregnant?

Loquat paste is mainly a Chinese patent medicine made from loquat. In traditional Chinese medicine, loquat has a very obvious effect on relieving throat pain and cough, so loquat paste also has a good effect on clearing heat and reducing fire. Every expectant mother will pay special attention to all aspects of herself, but it is inevitable for pregnant women to catch a cold. But can pregnant women eat loquat paste after catching a cold?

1. Can I drink loquat paste after pregnancy?

It is best not to eat loquat paste during pregnancy. Loquat paste is a traditional Chinese medicine, and the formula of each brand is different. Some loquats contain safflower, which is a contraceptive ingredient, so expectant mothers should be careful when eating loquat paste. If they must eat it, they must follow the doctor's advice.

2. Efficacy and function of loquat paste

Eating loquat paste can treat various symptoms such as dry heat cough, cold cough, cough due to a cold, frequent cough in the elderly, sore throat and hoarseness, chest tightness, frequent cough due to weak lungs, dry body fluid, dry throat and tongue, black phlegm, rising of false fire, laryngitis and sore throat, weak qi and excessive phlegm, dry cough due to deficiency, bad breath and stomach stagnation, and itchy throat.

Loquat paste can stop chronic cough, eliminate stubborn phlegm, relieve thirst, produce body fluid, soothe the chest and resolve adverse reactions, control virtual fire, nourish true yin, open the lungs, and calm asthma. Yellow pus and white phlegm can be eliminated with one dose, and stomach bloating can be relieved with one bottle. It is very effective for treating hoarseness, sore throat and bleeding. If you are haggard, pale and have dry skin, after taking this medicine, your face will turn rosy and you will feel refreshed. In other words, loquat paste has the effects of relieving cough and reducing phlegm, stopping adverse breathing and relieving asthma, and nourishing the skin.

3. How to take medicine when pregnant women have a cold

3.1. Do not take more than two over-the-counter medicines at the same time: Even with your doctor's permission, you should not take more than two over-the-counter medicines or take more than the prescribed dosage just to get better quickly. Also, do not use cold medicines together with other medicines.

3.2. Not taking medicine is also harmful: Some people are very persistent in the principle of "no medicine during pregnancy" and will not take the medicine even if it is prescribed by a doctor. After the 16th week of mid-pregnancy, the development of the fetus' organs is almost complete, and the impact of the drugs on the fetus will be greatly reduced. If necessary, you can take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions.

3.3. Do not take analgesics and antipyretics arbitrarily: Some analgesics and antipyretics will affect the development and growth of the fetus. Do not take them arbitrarily just because they are not cold medicines and think that it is okay to take them only once. This type of medicine still needs to be selected according to a doctor's prescription.

3.4. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine: Before taking any commercially available medicine other than cold medicine, you must obtain your doctor's permission in advance. Even vitamins and nutritional supplements must be approved by your doctor before use. Some antihistamine drugs (including cold medicines) are teratogenic and should never be taken casually.